GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L40

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L40

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

304%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

281%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

276%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

270%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

254%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

247%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

224%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

222%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

201%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

197%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

190%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

190%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

187%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

185%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

150%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-60.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+60.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $8,174 for the L40, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1718.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1718.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,174)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

L40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and L40

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 60.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 142 (L40) with 152 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
G3D Mark Score	20,312	32,601+61%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864	18176+274%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+459%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2490 MHz+50%
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	152	568+274%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	17.8 MB+271%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	142+274%
Tensor Cores	152	568+274%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 114.3% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	960 GB/s+114%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the L40's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	108.7+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the L40 launched at $31000 and now averages $8174. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 96.6% less ($7894 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.0 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1712.5% better value. The L40 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).